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| 24.11.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 436/106 |
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24.11.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 436/106

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P7_TA(2013)0470

Nuclear safety cooperation instrument *

European Parliament legislative resolution of 19 November 2013 on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (COM(2011)0841 — C7-0014/2012 — 2011/0414(CNS))

(Special legislative procedure — consultation)

(2016/C 436/25)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2011)0841), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2011)0841),

| — | having regard to Article 203 of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0014/2012), |
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having regard to Article 203 of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0014/2012),

| — | having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A7-0327/2012), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A7-0327/2012),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Euratom Treaty; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Euratom Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Recital 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1a) | A financial reference amount for the instrument, within the meaning of Point 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of ... 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

   (*1)

  , is included in this Regulation, without the budgetary powers of the European Parliament and the Council, as set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, being affected hereby. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1a)

(1a)

A financial reference amount for the instrument, within the meaning of Point 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of ... 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

   (*1)

  , is included in this Regulation, without the budgetary powers of the European Parliament and the Council, as set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, being affected hereby.

A financial reference amount for the instrument, within the meaning of Point 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of ... 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

*1

, is included in this Regulation, without the budgetary powers of the European Parliament and the Council, as set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, being affected hereby.

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 b (new)

Recital 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1b) | Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the instrument while ensuring optimal use of financial resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1b)

(1b)

Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the instrument while ensuring optimal use of financial resources.

Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the instrument while ensuring optimal use of financial resources.

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 c (new)

Recital 1 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1c) | It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the instrument to all participants. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1c)

(1c)

It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the instrument to all participants.

It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the instrument to all participants.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) | The Chernobyl accident in 1986 highlighted the global importance of nuclear safety. The Fukushima Daiichi accident in 2011 confirmed
  the need
  to continue the efforts to improve nuclear safety to the highest standards. To create the conditions of safety necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’) should be able to support nuclear safety in third countries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 highlighted the global importance of nuclear safety. The Fukushima Daiichi accident in 2011 confirmed
  the need
  to continue the efforts to improve nuclear safety to the highest standards. To create the conditions of safety necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’) should be able to support nuclear safety in third countries.

the need

| (3) | The Chernobyl accident in 1986 highlighted the global importance of nuclear safety. The Fukushima Daiichi accident in 2011 confirmed
  that nuclear risks are inherent in every reactor and that it is therefore necessary
  to continue the efforts to improve nuclear safety to
  achieve
  the highest standards
  that reflect state of the art practices, in particular in terms of governance and regulatory independence. As long as existing nuclear power stations remain in operation and new ones are being built, this instrument should aim to ensure that the level of nuclear safety in assisted countries reflects European safety standards, that such standards are upheld and that support for independent supervisory authorities is made a main priority
  . To create the conditions of safety necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’) should be able to support nuclear safety in third countries. |
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(3)

The Chernobyl accident in 1986 highlighted the global importance of nuclear safety. The Fukushima Daiichi accident in 2011 confirmed
  that nuclear risks are inherent in every reactor and that it is therefore necessary
  to continue the efforts to improve nuclear safety to
  achieve
  the highest standards
  that reflect state of the art practices, in particular in terms of governance and regulatory independence. As long as existing nuclear power stations remain in operation and new ones are being built, this instrument should aim to ensure that the level of nuclear safety in assisted countries reflects European safety standards, that such standards are upheld and that support for independent supervisory authorities is made a main priority
  . To create the conditions of safety necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’) should be able to support nuclear safety in third countries.

that nuclear risks are inherent in every reactor and that it is therefore necessary

achieve

that reflect state of the art practices, in particular in terms of governance and regulatory independence. As long as existing nuclear power stations remain in operation and new ones are being built, this instrument should aim to ensure that the level of nuclear safety in assisted countries reflects European safety standards, that such standards are upheld and that support for independent supervisory authorities is made a main priority

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | By acting within common policies and strategies with its Member States, the European Union
  alone has the critical mass
  to respond to global challenges and
  is also best placed
  to coordinate
  the
  cooperation with third countries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4)

By acting within common policies and strategies with its Member States, the European Union
  alone has the critical mass
  to respond to global challenges and
  is also best placed
  to coordinate
  the
  cooperation with third countries.

alone has the critical mass

is also best placed

the

| (4) | A number of countries around the world are considering or planning to build nuclear power plants, which brings about a wide range of challenges and the need for creating adequate nuclear safety cultures and governance systems. It is necessary to find ways of improving the safety and security of nuclear power plants being developed close to the Union's borders, in particular where there is a lack of political cooperation with the Union. In this regard, stress tests should be carried out in all Member States and third countries concerned in order to detect potential safety hazards and the necessary measures to correct them should be implemented immediately.
  By acting within common policies and strategies with its Member States
  and by cooperating with international and regional organisations
  , the European Union
  is well placed
  to respond to global challenges and to coordinate cooperation with third countries
  . Priority should be given to ensuring support from independent supervisory authorities and to supporting their regulators, as well as multilateral regional and international structures which can strengthen confidence and the application of standards through peer review mechanisms. In this regard, the European Parliament should be regularly informed by the Commission of the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety in accordance with this Directive
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(4)

A number of countries around the world are considering or planning to build nuclear power plants, which brings about a wide range of challenges and the need for creating adequate nuclear safety cultures and governance systems. It is necessary to find ways of improving the safety and security of nuclear power plants being developed close to the Union's borders, in particular where there is a lack of political cooperation with the Union. In this regard, stress tests should be carried out in all Member States and third countries concerned in order to detect potential safety hazards and the necessary measures to correct them should be implemented immediately.
  By acting within common policies and strategies with its Member States
  and by cooperating with international and regional organisations
  , the European Union
  is well placed
  to respond to global challenges and to coordinate cooperation with third countries
  . Priority should be given to ensuring support from independent supervisory authorities and to supporting their regulators, as well as multilateral regional and international structures which can strengthen confidence and the application of standards through peer review mechanisms. In this regard, the European Parliament should be regularly informed by the Commission of the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety in accordance with this Directive
  .

A number of countries around the world are considering or planning to build nuclear power plants, which brings about a wide range of challenges and the need for creating adequate nuclear safety cultures and governance systems. It is necessary to find ways of improving the safety and security of nuclear power plants being developed close to the Union's borders, in particular where there is a lack of political cooperation with the Union. In this regard, stress tests should be carried out in all Member States and third countries concerned in order to detect potential safety hazards and the necessary measures to correct them should be implemented immediately.

and by cooperating with international and regional organisations

is well placed

. Priority should be given to ensuring support from independent supervisory authorities and to supporting their regulators, as well as multilateral regional and international structures which can strengthen confidence and the application of standards through peer review mechanisms. In this regard, the European Parliament should be regularly informed by the Commission of the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety in accordance with this Directive

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and its regulation, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for nuclear safety of nuclear installations. The Council also adopted Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. These Directives and the high standards of nuclear safety and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Union are examples that can be used to encourage third countries to adopt similar high standards. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(6)

In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and its regulation, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for nuclear safety of nuclear installations. The Council also adopted Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. These Directives and the high standards of nuclear safety and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Union are examples that can be used to encourage third countries to adopt similar high standards.

| (6) | In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and its regulation, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for nuclear safety of nuclear installations.
  The Commission Communication of 4 October 2012 on the comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’) of nuclear power plants in the European Union and related activities highlights the need to strengthen this framework.
  The Council also adopted Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. These Directives and the high standards of nuclear safety and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Union are examples that can be used to encourage third countries to adopt similar high standards. |
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(6)

In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and its regulation, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for nuclear safety of nuclear installations.
  The Commission Communication of 4 October 2012 on the comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’) of nuclear power plants in the European Union and related activities highlights the need to strengthen this framework.
  The Council also adopted Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. These Directives and the high standards of nuclear safety and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Union are examples that can be used to encourage third countries to adopt similar high standards.

The Commission Communication of 4 October 2012 on the comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’) of nuclear power plants in the European Union and related activities highlights the need to strengthen this framework.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) | There is a particular need for the Community to continue its efforts in support of the application of effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, building on its own safeguard activities within the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(10)

There is a particular need for the Community to continue its efforts in support of the application of effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, building on its own safeguard activities within the Union.

| (10) | There is a particular need for the Community to continue its efforts in support of the application of effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, building on its own safeguard activities within the Union.
  The use of Union experts to assist third countries in the nuclear field is also important for maintaining a high level of expertise within the Union
  . |
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(10)

There is a particular need for the Community to continue its efforts in support of the application of effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, building on its own safeguard activities within the Union.
  The use of Union experts to assist third countries in the nuclear field is also important for maintaining a high level of expertise within the Union
  .

The use of Union experts to assist third countries in the nuclear field is also important for maintaining a high level of expertise within the Union

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 a (new)

Recital 12 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (12a) | Horizon 2020 — the new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Horizon 2020’)

   (1)

  and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020

   (2)

  pay particular attention to international cooperation and Union relations with third countries. In this regard, particular attention should be paid to the development of human resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12a)

(12a)

Horizon 2020 — the new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Horizon 2020’)

   (1)

  and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020

   (2)

  pay particular attention to international cooperation and Union relations with third countries. In this regard, particular attention should be paid to the development of human resources.

Horizon 2020

the new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (‘Horizon 2020’)

1

and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020

2

pay particular attention to international cooperation and Union relations with third countries. In this regard, particular attention should be paid to the development of human resources.

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 b (new)

Recital 12 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (12b) | Coherence, coordination and complementarity of Union assistance in the field of nuclear safety should be ensured by means of the individual efforts of Member States, as well as other international, regional and local organisations in order to avoid overlaps and double financing. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12b)

(12b)

Coherence, coordination and complementarity of Union assistance in the field of nuclear safety should be ensured by means of the individual efforts of Member States, as well as other international, regional and local organisations in order to avoid overlaps and double financing.

Coherence, coordination and complementarity of Union assistance in the field of nuclear safety should be ensured by means of the individual efforts of Member States, as well as other international, regional and local organisations in order to avoid overlaps and double financing.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1

Article 1

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| Article 1 | Article 1 |
| Subject matter and scope | Subject matter and scope |
| The European Union shall finance measures to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, in line with the provisions of this Regulation. | The European Union shall finance measures to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, in line with the provisions of this Regulation.
  This will ensure that nuclear material is used only for the civilian purposes for which it is intended. |
| 1.   The following specific objectives shall be pursued: | 1.   The following specific objectives shall be pursued: |
| (a) | promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 1

Article 1

Subject matter and scope

Subject matter and scope

The European Union shall finance measures to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, in line with the provisions of this Regulation.

The European Union shall finance measures to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries, in line with the provisions of this Regulation.
  This will ensure that nuclear material is used only for the civilian purposes for which it is intended.

This will ensure that nuclear material is used only for the civilian purposes for which it is intended.

1.   The following specific objectives shall be pursued:

1.   The following specific objectives shall be pursued:

(a)

promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection;

| (a) | promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture
  and governance
  and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection |
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(a)

promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture
  and governance
  and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection

and governance

| (b) | responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations; |
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(b)

responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations;

| (b) | responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations
  in third countries
  ; |
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(b)

responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations
  in third countries
  ;

in third countries

| (c) | establishment of frameworks and methodologies for the application of efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in third countries. |
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(c)

establishment of frameworks and methodologies for the application of efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in third countries.

| (c) | establishment of frameworks and methodologies for the application of efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in third countries. |
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(c)

establishment of frameworks and methodologies for the application of efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in third countries.

2.   The overall progress in achieving the above specific objectives shall be assessed, respectively, through the following performance indicators:

2.   The overall progress in achieving the above specific objectives shall be assessed, respectively, through the following performance indicators:

| (a) | number and importance of issues identified during relevant IAEA peer review missions; |
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(a)

number and importance of issues identified during relevant IAEA peer review missions;

| (a) | number and importance of issues identified during relevant IAEA peer review missions; |
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(a)

number and importance of issues identified during relevant IAEA peer review missions;

| (aa) | the degree to which the assisted countries develop the highest nuclear safety standards which are similar to the levels required in the Union regarding technical, regulatory and operational respects; |
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(aa)

(aa)

the degree to which the assisted countries develop the highest nuclear safety standards which are similar to the levels required in the Union regarding technical, regulatory and operational respects;

the degree to which the assisted countries develop the highest nuclear safety standards which are similar to the levels required in the Union regarding technical, regulatory and operational respects;

| (b) | status of development of the spent fuel, nuclear waste and decommissioning strategies, the respective legislative and regulatory framework and implementation of projects; |
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(b)

status of development of the spent fuel, nuclear waste and decommissioning strategies, the respective legislative and regulatory framework and implementation of projects;

| (b) | status of development of the spent fuel, nuclear waste and decommissioning strategies, the
  number of and the scale of the remediation required in former nuclear sites and installations, the
  respective legislative and regulatory framework and implementation of projects; |
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(b)

status of development of the spent fuel, nuclear waste and decommissioning strategies, the
  number of and the scale of the remediation required in former nuclear sites and installations, the
  respective legislative and regulatory framework and implementation of projects;

number of and the scale of the remediation required in former nuclear sites and installations, the

| (c) | number and importance of issues identified in relevant IAEA nuclear safeguards reports. |
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(c)

number and importance of issues identified in relevant IAEA nuclear safeguards reports.

| (c) | number and importance of issues identified in relevant IAEA nuclear safeguards reports. |
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(c)

number and importance of issues identified in relevant IAEA nuclear safeguards reports.

| (ca) | long-term impact on the environment; |
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(ca)

(ca)

long-term impact on the environment;

long-term impact on the environment;

3.   The Commission shall ensure that the measures adopted are consistent with the Union's overall strategic policy framework for the partner country and in particular with the objectives of its development and economic cooperation policies and programmes.

3.   The Commission shall ensure that the measures adopted are consistent with the Union's overall strategic policy framework for the partner country and in particular with the objectives of its development and economic cooperation policies and programmes.

3a.
     
  The objectives set out in paragraph 1 above shall be achieved primarily through the following measures:

3a.

The objectives set out in paragraph 1 above shall be achieved primarily through the following measures:

| (a) | support for regulatory bodies to ensure their independence, competence and development and for investment in human resources; |
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(a)

(a)

support for regulatory bodies to ensure their independence, competence and development and for investment in human resources;

support for regulatory bodies to ensure their independence, competence and development and for investment in human resources;

| (b) | support for measures to strengthen and implement the legislative framework; |
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(b)

(b)

support for measures to strengthen and implement the legislative framework;

support for measures to strengthen and implement the legislative framework;

| (c) | support for the design and implementation of safety assessment systems based on standards similar to those applied in the European Union; |
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(c)

(c)

support for the design and implementation of safety assessment systems based on standards similar to those applied in the European Union;

support for the design and implementation of safety assessment systems based on standards similar to those applied in the European Union;

| (d) | cooperation in the following areas: expertise, experience and skills development, accident management procedures and accident prevention, strategies for responsible and safe management of spent fuel and decommissioning strategies. |
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(d)

(d)

cooperation in the following areas: expertise, experience and skills development, accident management procedures and accident prevention, strategies for responsible and safe management of spent fuel and decommissioning strategies.

cooperation in the following areas: expertise, experience and skills development, accident management procedures and accident prevention, strategies for responsible and safe management of spent fuel and decommissioning strategies.

The measures shall include a substantial element of knowledge transfer (expertise sharing, support for both existing or new education and training programmes in the area of nuclear safety) in order to reinforce sustainability of the results achieved.

The measures shall include a substantial element of knowledge transfer (expertise sharing, support for both existing or new education and training programmes in the area of nuclear safety) in order to reinforce sustainability of the results achieved.

4.   Specific measures supported by this Regulation and criteria applying to nuclear safety cooperation are detailed in the Annex.

4.   Specific measures supported by this Regulation and criteria applying to nuclear safety cooperation are detailed in the Annex.

5.   The financial, economic and technical cooperation provided under this Regulation shall be complementary to that provided by the Union under other development cooperation instruments.

5.   The financial, economic and technical cooperation provided under this Regulation shall be complementary to that provided by the Union under other development cooperation instruments
  , ‘Horizon 2020’ and the Research and Training programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014 — 2018) complementing Horizon 2020.

, ‘Horizon 2020’ and the Research and Training programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014 — 2018) complementing Horizon 2020.

5a.
     
  In providing aid under this instrument priority shall be given to countries beneficiaries under Regulation (EU) No .../...

   (3)

  and Regulation (EU) No .../...

   (4)

  of the European Parliament and of the Council .

5a.

In providing aid under this instrument priority shall be given to countries beneficiaries under Regulation (EU) No .../...

3

and Regulation (EU) No .../...

4

of the European Parliament and of the Council .

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 3

Article 2 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 3.   Strategy papers will aim at providing a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union and the partner countries or regions concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and
  policy
  of the Union. | 3.   Strategy papers will aim at providing a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union
  , the Member States,
  and the partner countries or regions concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and
  external and internal policies
  of the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Strategy papers will aim at providing a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union and the partner countries or regions concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and
  policy
  of the Union.

policy

3.   Strategy papers will aim at providing a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union
  , the Member States,
  and the partner countries or regions concerned, consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and
  external and internal policies
  of the Union.

, the Member States,

external and internal policies

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 5

Article 2 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 5.   The strategy paper shall be approved by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. Strategy papers
  may
  be reviewed at mid-term or whenever necessary in accordance with the same procedure. However, that procedure shall not be required for updates of the strategy which do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the paper. | 5.   The strategy paper shall be approved by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. Strategy papers
  must
  be reviewed at mid-term or whenever necessary in accordance with the same procedure. However, that procedure shall not be required for updates of the strategy which do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the paper
  , unless they have a financial impact above the thresholds defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation
  . |
| | The strategy paper must be presented to the European Parliament, which shall give its assessment at the mid-term review. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The strategy paper shall be approved by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. Strategy papers
  may
  be reviewed at mid-term or whenever necessary in accordance with the same procedure. However, that procedure shall not be required for updates of the strategy which do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the paper.

may

5.   The strategy paper shall be approved by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. Strategy papers
  must
  be reviewed at mid-term or whenever necessary in accordance with the same procedure. However, that procedure shall not be required for updates of the strategy which do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the paper
  , unless they have a financial impact above the thresholds defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation
  .

must

, unless they have a financial impact above the thresholds defined in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation

The strategy paper must be presented to the European Parliament, which shall give its assessment at the mid-term review.

The strategy paper must be presented to the European Parliament, which shall give its assessment at the mid-term review.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2

Article 3 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for financing, the specific objectives, the expected results, the performance indicators and the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area, and including a reasonable reserve of unallocated funds; this may be given in the form of a range or a minimum, where appropriate. | 2.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for financing, the specific objectives, the expected results,
  clear, specific and transparent
  performance indicators and indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area, and including a reasonable reserve of unallocated funds
  but without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority;
  this may be given in the form of
  either
  a range or a minimum, where appropriate.
  Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out rules to avoid duplication and to ensure the proper use of available funds
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for financing, the specific objectives, the expected results, the performance indicators and the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area, and including a reasonable reserve of unallocated funds; this may be given in the form of a range or a minimum, where appropriate.

2.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for financing, the specific objectives, the expected results,
  clear, specific and transparent
  performance indicators and indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area, and including a reasonable reserve of unallocated funds
  but without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority;
  this may be given in the form of
  either
  a range or a minimum, where appropriate.
  Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out rules to avoid duplication and to ensure the proper use of available funds
  .

clear, specific and transparent

but without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority;

either

Multiannual indicative programmes shall set out rules to avoid duplication and to ensure the proper use of available funds

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3

Article 3 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall,
  in principle,
  be based on a dialogue with the partner countries or region(s) which involves the stakeholders, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies. | 3.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall,
  as far as possible,
  be based on a dialogue with the partner countries or region(s) which involves the stakeholders, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies.
  These multiannual indicative programmes shall take into account the IAEA work programme in the field of nuclear safety and waste management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall,
  in principle,
  be based on a dialogue with the partner countries or region(s) which involves the stakeholders, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies.

in principle,

3.   Multiannual indicative programmes shall,
  as far as possible,
  be based on a dialogue with the partner countries or region(s) which involves the stakeholders, so as to ensure that the country or region concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process and to encourage support for national development strategies.
  These multiannual indicative programmes shall take into account the IAEA work programme in the field of nuclear safety and waste management.

as far as possible,

These multiannual indicative programmes shall take into account the IAEA work programme in the field of nuclear safety and waste management.

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 5

Article 3 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The multi annual indicative programmes shall be revised as necessary, taking into account any review of the relevant strategy papers, in accordance with the same procedure. However, the examination procedure shall not be required for modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, which make technical adjustments, reassign funds within the allocations per priority area, or increase or decrease the size of the initial indicative allocation
  by less than 20 %
  , provided that these modifications do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the document. Any such technical adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council. | 5.   The multi annual indicative programmes shall be revised as necessary, taking into account any review of the relevant strategy papers, in accordance with the same procedure. However, the examination procedure shall not be required for modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, which make technical adjustments, reassign funds within the allocations per priority area, or increase or decrease the size of the initial indicative allocation
  within the relevant percentage limit set out in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation
  , provided that these modifications do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the document. Any such technical adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
| | If the total amount of non-substantial amendments or their budgetary impact exceeds the thresholds for small-scale financing, as stipulated in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of that Regulation shall apply. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The multi annual indicative programmes shall be revised as necessary, taking into account any review of the relevant strategy papers, in accordance with the same procedure. However, the examination procedure shall not be required for modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, which make technical adjustments, reassign funds within the allocations per priority area, or increase or decrease the size of the initial indicative allocation
  by less than 20 %
  , provided that these modifications do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the document. Any such technical adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council.

by less than 20 %

5.   The multi annual indicative programmes shall be revised as necessary, taking into account any review of the relevant strategy papers, in accordance with the same procedure. However, the examination procedure shall not be required for modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, which make technical adjustments, reassign funds within the allocations per priority area, or increase or decrease the size of the initial indicative allocation
  within the relevant percentage limit set out in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation
  , provided that these modifications do not affect the initial priority areas and objectives set out in the document. Any such technical adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council.

within the relevant percentage limit set out in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation

If the total amount of non-substantial amendments or their budgetary impact exceeds the thresholds for small-scale financing, as stipulated in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of that Regulation shall apply.

If the total amount of non-substantial amendments or their budgetary impact exceeds the thresholds for small-scale financing, as stipulated in Article 2(2) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of that Regulation shall apply.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 a (new)

Article 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 4a |
| | Reporting |
| | 1.
     
  The Commission shall review the progress achieved in implementing the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation and shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a biannual report on the implementation of the cooperation assistance. |
| | 2.
     
  The report shall contain information relating to the previous two years on the measures financed, information on the results of monitoring and evaluation exercises and the implementation of budget commitments and payments, broken down by country, region and type of cooperation, as well as the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 4a

Article 4a

Reporting

Reporting

1.
     
  The Commission shall review the progress achieved in implementing the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation and shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a biannual report on the implementation of the cooperation assistance.

1.

The Commission shall review the progress achieved in implementing the measures taken pursuant to this Regulation and shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a biannual report on the implementation of the cooperation assistance.

2.
     
  The report shall contain information relating to the previous two years on the measures financed, information on the results of monitoring and evaluation exercises and the implementation of budget commitments and payments, broken down by country, region and type of cooperation, as well as the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety.

2.

The report shall contain information relating to the previous two years on the measures financed, information on the results of monitoring and evaluation exercises and the implementation of budget commitments and payments, broken down by country, region and type of cooperation, as well as the plans of third countries in the area of nuclear safety.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 a (new)

Article 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 5a |
| | Coherence and complementarity of Union assistance |
| | 1.
     
  In implementing this Regulation, coherence shall be ensured with other areas and instruments of the Union external action, as well as other relevant Union policies. |
| | 2.
     
  The Union and the Member States shall coordinate their respective support programmes with the aim of increasing effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of support and policy dialogue in accordance with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external support, and for harmonising policies and procedures. Coordination shall involve regular consultations and frequent exchanges of relevant information during the different phases of the support cycle. |
| | 3.
     
  The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including, but not limited to, European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non-Union donors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 5a

Article 5a

Coherence and complementarity of Union assistance

Coherence and complementarity of Union assistance

1.
     
  In implementing this Regulation, coherence shall be ensured with other areas and instruments of the Union external action, as well as other relevant Union policies.

1.

In implementing this Regulation, coherence shall be ensured with other areas and instruments of the Union external action, as well as other relevant Union policies.

2.
     
  The Union and the Member States shall coordinate their respective support programmes with the aim of increasing effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of support and policy dialogue in accordance with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external support, and for harmonising policies and procedures. Coordination shall involve regular consultations and frequent exchanges of relevant information during the different phases of the support cycle.

2.

The Union and the Member States shall coordinate their respective support programmes with the aim of increasing effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of support and policy dialogue in accordance with the established principles for strengthening operational coordination in the field of external support, and for harmonising policies and procedures. Coordination shall involve regular consultations and frequent exchanges of relevant information during the different phases of the support cycle.

3.
     
  The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including, but not limited to, European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non-Union donors.

3.

The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including, but not limited to, European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non-Union donors.

Amendment 33/rev

Amendment 33/rev

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 is
  EUR 631 100 000
  . | 1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 is
  EUR 225 321 000
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 is
  EUR 631 100 000
  .

EUR 631 100 000

1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 is
  EUR 225 321 000
  .

EUR 225 321 000

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  within
  the
  limits
  of the
  multi-annual
  financial framework. | 2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the
  European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual
  financial framework. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  within
  the
  limits
  of the
  multi-annual
  financial framework.

within

limits

multi-annual

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the
  European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual
  financial framework.

European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Specific supported measures

Annex — Specific supported measures

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | |
| The following measures may be supported to fulfil the objectives set out in article 1 of this Regulation. | The following measures may be supported to fulfil the objectives set out in article 1 of this Regulation. |
| (a) | The promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection at all levels, in particular through: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The following measures may be supported to fulfil the objectives set out in article 1 of this Regulation.

The following measures may be supported to fulfil the objectives set out in article 1 of this Regulation.

(a)

The promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards and radiation protection at all levels, in particular through:

| (a) | The
  establishment and
  promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture
  and governance
  and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards
  that reflect state of the art pratices
  and radiation protection at all levels, in particular through: |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The
  establishment and
  promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture
  and governance
  and implementation of the highest nuclear safety standards
  that reflect state of the art pratices
  and radiation protection at all levels, in particular through:

establishment and

and governance

that reflect state of the art pratices

| | — | continuous support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and
  follow up
  of
  effective and comprehensive risk and
  safety
  assessments (‘stress tests’); |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

continuous support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and
  follow up
  of
  effective and comprehensive risk and
  safety
  assessments (‘stress tests’);

follow up

effective and comprehensive risk and

assessments (‘stress tests’);

| | — | continuous support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and
  the implementation
  of
  the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of
  safety
  in nuclear installations to a standard that reflects state of the art practices in the EU in technical, regulatory and operational respects; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

continuous support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and
  the implementation
  of
  the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of
  safety
  in nuclear installations to a standard that reflects state of the art practices in the EU in technical, regulatory and operational respects;

the implementation

the necessary measures to ensure the highest level of

in nuclear installations to a standard that reflects state of the art practices in the EU in technical, regulatory and operational respects;

| | — | the promotion of effective regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the promotion of effective regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal;

| | — | the promotion of effective
  and transparent
  regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the promotion of effective
  and transparent
  regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal;

and transparent

| | — | promotion of effective nuclear safety governance systems, which guarantee the independence, responsibility and authority of the regulatory bodies as well as regional and international cooperation structures between such bodies; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

promotion of effective nuclear safety governance systems, which guarantee the independence, responsibility and authority of the regulatory bodies as well as regional and international cooperation structures between such bodies;

promotion of effective nuclear safety governance systems, which guarantee the independence, responsibility and authority of the regulatory bodies as well as regional and international cooperation structures between such bodies;

| | — | the establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences as well as the mitigation of such consequences should they occur (for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities), and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences as well as the mitigation of such consequences should they occur (for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities), and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures.

| | — | the establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences as well as the mitigation of such consequences should they occur (for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities), and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences as well as the mitigation of such consequences should they occur (for example, monitoring the environment in case of radioactive releases, design and implementation of mitigation and remediation activities), and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures.

| | — | support to
  nuclear operators, in exceptional cases, under specific and well justified circumstances in the framework of follow-up measures of the comprehensive safety and risk assessments (‘stress tests’); |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

support to
  nuclear operators, in exceptional cases, under specific and well justified circumstances in the framework of follow-up measures of the comprehensive safety and risk assessments (‘stress tests’);

support to

| | — | cooperation with
  nuclear operators, in exceptional cases, under specific and well justified circumstances in the framework of follow-up measures of the comprehensive safety and risk assessments (‘stress tests’); |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

cooperation with
  nuclear operators, in exceptional cases, under specific and well justified circumstances in the framework of follow-up measures of the comprehensive safety and risk assessments (‘stress tests’);

cooperation with

| | — | promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection.

promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection.

| (b) | Responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommission and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations, in particular through: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommission and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations, in particular through:

| (b) | Responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommission and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations, in particular through: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommission and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations, in particular through:

| | — | cooperation with third countries in the domain of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management (i.e. transport, pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal), including the development of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

cooperation with third countries in the domain of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management (i.e. transport, pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal), including the development of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste;

| | — | cooperation with third countries in the domain of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management (i.e. transport, pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal), including the development of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

cooperation with third countries in the domain of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management (i.e. transport, pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal), including the development of specific strategies and frameworks for the responsible management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste;

| | — | the development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea;

| | — | the development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the development and implementation of strategies and frameworks for decommissioning existing installations, for the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, and for the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea;

| | — | The establishment of the necessary regulatory framework and methodologies (including nuclear forensics methods) for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

The establishment of the necessary regulatory framework and methodologies (including nuclear forensics methods) for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level;

| | — | The establishment of the necessary regulatory framework and methodologies (including nuclear forensics methods) for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

The establishment of the necessary regulatory framework and methodologies (including nuclear forensics methods) for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators' level;

| | — | Measures to promote international cooperation (including in the framework of relevant international organisations, notably IAEA) in the above fields, including the implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties, exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Measures to promote international cooperation (including in the framework of relevant international organisations, notably IAEA) in the above fields, including the implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties, exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research.

| | — | Measures to promote international cooperation (including in the framework of relevant
  regional and
  international organisations, notably IAEA) in the above fields, including the implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties, exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

Measures to promote international cooperation (including in the framework of relevant
  regional and
  international organisations, notably IAEA) in the above fields, including the implementation and monitoring of international Conventions and Treaties, exchange of information, capacity building and training in the area of nuclear safety and research.

regional and

| (ba) | Assistance for ensuring a high level of competence and expertise of regulators, technical support organisations and operators (without distortion of competition) in the fields covered by this Regulation, in particular through: |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

(ba)

Assistance for ensuring a high level of competence and expertise of regulators, technical support organisations and operators (without distortion of competition) in the fields covered by this Regulation, in particular through:

Assistance for ensuring a high level of competence and expertise of regulators, technical support organisations and operators (without distortion of competition) in the fields covered by this Regulation, in particular through:

| | — | continuous support for the education and training of the staff of regulatory bodies, technical support organisations and nuclear operators (without distortion of competition); |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

continuous support for the education and training of the staff of regulatory bodies, technical support organisations and nuclear operators (without distortion of competition);

continuous support for the education and training of the staff of regulatory bodies, technical support organisations and nuclear operators (without distortion of competition);

| | — | promoting the development of adequate training facilities. |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

promoting the development of adequate training facilities.

promoting the development of adequate training facilities.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Criteria — 1. General criteria

Annex — Criteria — 1. General criteria

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | General criteria |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

General criteria

| 1. | General criteria |
| --- | --- |

1.

General criteria

| — | Cooperation
  may
  cover all ‘third countries’ (non-EU Member States)
  worldwide
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation
  may
  cover all ‘third countries’ (non-EU Member States)
  worldwide
  .

may

worldwide

| — | Cooperation
  should
  cover all ‘third countries’ (non-EU Member States)
  in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation
  should
  cover all ‘third countries’ (non-EU Member States)
  in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation
  .

should

in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation

| — | Priority will be given to Accession Countries and countries in the European Neighbourhood region. Regional approaches will be favoured. |
| --- | --- |

—

Priority will be given to Accession Countries and countries in the European Neighbourhood region. Regional approaches will be favoured.

| — | Priority will be given to Accession Countries and countries in the European Neighbourhood region. Regional approaches will be favoured. |
| --- | --- |

—

Priority will be given to Accession Countries and countries in the European Neighbourhood region. Regional approaches will be favoured.

| — | High income countries should be included only in order to allow exceptional measures to be undertaken, for example following a major nuclear accident, if necessary and appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

—

High income countries should be included only in order to allow exceptional measures to be undertaken, for example following a major nuclear accident, if necessary and appropriate.

| — | High income countries should be included only in order to allow exceptional measures to be undertaken, for example following a major nuclear accident, if necessary and appropriate.
  For the purpose of this Regulation, ‘high income countries’ means the countries and territories listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006

   (5) |
| --- | --- |

—

High income countries should be included only in order to allow exceptional measures to be undertaken, for example following a major nuclear accident, if necessary and appropriate.
  For the purpose of this Regulation, ‘high income countries’ means the countries and territories listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006

   (5)

For the purpose of this Regulation, ‘high income countries’ means the countries and territories listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006

5

| — | A common understanding and a reciprocal agreement between the third country and the European Union should be confirmed through a formal request to the Commission, committing the respective Government. |
| --- | --- |

—

A common understanding and a reciprocal agreement between the third country and the European Union should be confirmed through a formal request to the Commission, committing the respective Government.

| — | A common understanding and a reciprocal agreement between the third country and the European Union should be confirmed through a formal request to the Commission, committing the respective Government. |
| --- | --- |

—

A common understanding and a reciprocal agreement between the third country and the European Union should be confirmed through a formal request to the Commission, committing the respective Government.

| — | Third countries wishing to cooperate with the European Union should fully subscribe to the principles of non-proliferation. They should also be parties to the relevant conventions, within the framework of the IAEA, on nuclear safety and security or have taken steps demonstrating a firm undertaking to accede to such conventions. Cooperation with the European Union
  could
  be made conditional on accession
  or the completion of steps towards accession
  to the relevant conventions. In cases of emergency, flexibility should, exceptionally, be shown in the application of this principle. |
| --- | --- |

—

Third countries wishing to cooperate with the European Union should fully subscribe to the principles of non-proliferation. They should also be parties to the relevant conventions, within the framework of the IAEA, on nuclear safety and security or have taken steps demonstrating a firm undertaking to accede to such conventions. Cooperation with the European Union
  could
  be made conditional on accession
  or the completion of steps towards accession
  to the relevant conventions. In cases of emergency, flexibility should, exceptionally, be shown in the application of this principle.

could

or the completion of steps towards accession

| — | Third countries wishing to cooperate with the European Union should fully subscribe to the principles of non-proliferation. They should also be parties to the relevant conventions, within the framework of the IAEA, on nuclear safety and security or have taken steps demonstrating a firm undertaking to accede to such conventions. Cooperation with the European Union
  should
  be made conditional on accession to the relevant conventions
  and their implementation
  . In cases of emergency, flexibility should, exceptionally, be shown in the application of this principle,
  if a failure to take action would be likely to increase the risks for the Union and its citizens
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

Third countries wishing to cooperate with the European Union should fully subscribe to the principles of non-proliferation. They should also be parties to the relevant conventions, within the framework of the IAEA, on nuclear safety and security or have taken steps demonstrating a firm undertaking to accede to such conventions. Cooperation with the European Union
  should
  be made conditional on accession to the relevant conventions
  and their implementation
  . In cases of emergency, flexibility should, exceptionally, be shown in the application of this principle,
  if a failure to take action would be likely to increase the risks for the Union and its citizens
  .

should

and their implementation

if a failure to take action would be likely to increase the risks for the Union and its citizens

| — | In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives, the third country beneficiary must accept the principle of evaluation of the actions undertaken.
  Evaluation would make it possible to monitor and verify
  compliance with the agreed objectives
  and could
  be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution. |
| --- | --- |

—

In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives, the third country beneficiary must accept the principle of evaluation of the actions undertaken.
  Evaluation would make it possible to monitor and verify
  compliance with the agreed objectives
  and could
  be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.

Evaluation would make it possible to monitor and verify

and could

| — | In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives, the third country beneficiary must accept the principle of evaluation of the actions undertaken.
  Verifiable and continued
  compliance with the agreed objectives
  should
  be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution. |
| --- | --- |

—

In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives, the third country beneficiary must accept the principle of evaluation of the actions undertaken.
  Verifiable and continued
  compliance with the agreed objectives
  should
  be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.

Verifiable and continued

should

| — | Cooperation in the fields of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy. |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation in the fields of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy.

| — | Cooperation in the fields of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy
  or extending the lifetime of existing nuclear power plants
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation in the fields of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy
  or extending the lifetime of existing nuclear power plants
  .

or extending the lifetime of existing nuclear power plants

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Criteria — 2. Countries with installed nuclear generating capacity — paragraph 1

Annex — Criteria — 2. Countries with installed nuclear generating capacity — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the case of countries which have already benefited from Community financing, additional cooperation should depend on the evaluation of actions funded by the Community budget and on proper justification of new needs. The evaluation should make it possible to determine more precisely the nature of the cooperation and the amounts to be granted to those countries in the future. | In the case of countries which have already benefited from Community financing, additional cooperation should depend on the evaluation of actions funded by the Community budget and on proper justification of new needs. The evaluation should make it possible to determine more precisely the nature of the cooperation and the amounts to be granted to those countries in the future.
  The Union should encourage regional cooperation and peer review mechanisms. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the case of countries which have already benefited from Community financing, additional cooperation should depend on the evaluation of actions funded by the Community budget and on proper justification of new needs. The evaluation should make it possible to determine more precisely the nature of the cooperation and the amounts to be granted to those countries in the future.

In the case of countries which have already benefited from Community financing, additional cooperation should depend on the evaluation of actions funded by the Community budget and on proper justification of new needs. The evaluation should make it possible to determine more precisely the nature of the cooperation and the amounts to be granted to those countries in the future.
  The Union should encourage regional cooperation and peer review mechanisms.

The Union should encourage regional cooperation and peer review mechanisms.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Criteria — 3. Countries without installed nuclear generating capacity — paragraph 2

Annex — Criteria — 3. Countries without installed nuclear generating capacity — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the case of countries that wish to develop nuclear generating capacity, whether or not they have research reactors and for which the issue arises of intervention at the appropriate moment to ensure that a nuclear safety and security culture is fostered in parallel with the development of the nuclear generating programme, especially as regards strengthening the regulatory authorities and technical support organisations
  , cooperation
  will take into account the credibility of the nuclear power development programme, the existence of a government decision on the use of nuclear energy and the drawing up of a preliminary road map. | In the case of countries that wish to develop nuclear generating capacity, whether or not they have research reactors and for which the issue arises of intervention at the appropriate moment to ensure that a nuclear safety and security culture is fostered in parallel with the development of the nuclear generating programme, especially as regards strengthening
  nuclear safety governance, and the independence and capacity of
  the regulatory authorities and technical support organisations.
  Cooperation
  will take into account the credibility of the nuclear power development programme, the existence of a government decision on the use of nuclear energy and the drawing up of a preliminary road map. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the case of countries that wish to develop nuclear generating capacity, whether or not they have research reactors and for which the issue arises of intervention at the appropriate moment to ensure that a nuclear safety and security culture is fostered in parallel with the development of the nuclear generating programme, especially as regards strengthening the regulatory authorities and technical support organisations
  , cooperation
  will take into account the credibility of the nuclear power development programme, the existence of a government decision on the use of nuclear energy and the drawing up of a preliminary road map.

, cooperation

In the case of countries that wish to develop nuclear generating capacity, whether or not they have research reactors and for which the issue arises of intervention at the appropriate moment to ensure that a nuclear safety and security culture is fostered in parallel with the development of the nuclear generating programme, especially as regards strengthening
  nuclear safety governance, and the independence and capacity of
  the regulatory authorities and technical support organisations.
  Cooperation
  will take into account the credibility of the nuclear power development programme, the existence of a government decision on the use of nuclear energy and the drawing up of a preliminary road map.

nuclear safety governance, and the independence and capacity of

Cooperation

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 1

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In order to create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended,
  cooperation is directed primarily at the nuclear regulators (and their technical support organisations).
  The
  objective
  is to ensure
  their technical competence and independence and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and follow up of effective and comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’). | Under this instrument,
  cooperation is directed primarily at the nuclear regulators (and their technical support organisations),
  with the
  objective
  of ensuring
  their technical competence and independence and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and follow up of effective and comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’).
  This should create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In order to create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended,
  cooperation is directed primarily at the nuclear regulators (and their technical support organisations).
  The
  objective
  is to ensure
  their technical competence and independence and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and follow up of effective and comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’).

In order to create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended,

The

is to ensure

Under this instrument,
  cooperation is directed primarily at the nuclear regulators (and their technical support organisations),
  with the
  objective
  of ensuring
  their technical competence and independence and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities, including the review and follow up of effective and comprehensive risk and safety assessments (‘stress tests’).
  This should create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended.

Under this instrument,

with the

of ensuring

This should create the safety conditions necessary to eliminate hazards to the life and health of the public, and to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 2

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Other priorities of the cooperation programmes to be developed in the context of this Regulation include: | Other priorities of the cooperation programmes to be developed in the context of this Regulation include: |
| | — | licensing activities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Other priorities of the cooperation programmes to be developed in the context of this Regulation include:

Other priorities of the cooperation programmes to be developed in the context of this Regulation include:

—

licensing activities;

licensing activities;

| — | the development and implementation of responsible strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste; |
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—

the development and implementation of responsible strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste;

| — | the development and implementation of responsible strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development and implementation of responsible strategies and frameworks for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste;

| — | decommissioning of existing installations, the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, as well as the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea, when these constitute a danger to the public. |
| --- | --- |

—

decommissioning of existing installations, the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, as well as the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea, when these constitute a danger to the public.

| — | decommissioning of existing installations, the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, as well as the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea, when these constitute a danger to the public; |
| --- | --- |

—

decommissioning of existing installations, the remediation of former nuclear sites and legacy sites related to uranium mining, as well as the recovery and management of sunken radioactive objects and material at sea, when these constitute a danger to the public;

| — | ensuring that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended. |
| --- | --- |

—

ensuring that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended.

ensuring that nuclear materials are not diverted to purposes other than those for which they are intended.

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 3

Annex — Priorities — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Cooperation with operators of nuclear installations in third countries will be considered in specific situations in the framework of follow-up measures of the ‘stress tests’. Such cooperation with nuclear installations operators will exclude supply of equipment. | Cooperation with operators of nuclear installations in third countries will be considered in specific situations in the framework of follow-up measures of the ‘stress tests’. Such cooperation with nuclear installations operators will exclude supply of equipment
  , and other activities or assistance that could and should be purchased on a commercial basis by the operator in order to meet regulatory safety standards
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Cooperation with operators of nuclear installations in third countries will be considered in specific situations in the framework of follow-up measures of the ‘stress tests’. Such cooperation with nuclear installations operators will exclude supply of equipment.

Cooperation with operators of nuclear installations in third countries will be considered in specific situations in the framework of follow-up measures of the ‘stress tests’. Such cooperation with nuclear installations operators will exclude supply of equipment
  , and other activities or assistance that could and should be purchased on a commercial basis by the operator in order to meet regulatory safety standards
  .

, and other activities or assistance that could and should be purchased on a commercial basis by the operator in order to meet regulatory safety standards

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OJ ...

(1)  
  Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... establishing Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decision 1982/2006/EC (OJ L...).

1

Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... establishing Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decision 1982/2006/EC (OJ L...).

(2)  
  Council Regulation (Euratom) No .../... of ... on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ ...).

2

Council Regulation (Euratom) No .../... of ... on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ ...).

(3)  
  Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L...)

3

Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) (OJ L...)

(4)  
  Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L...)

4

Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L...)

(5)  
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories, and with developing countries falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, for activities other than official development assistance (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006).

5

Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories, and with developing countries falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, for activities other than official development assistance (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006).

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